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Install and configure a wireless mesh network

Install and configure a wireless mesh network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN404
State Code
AWD45
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to connect and test wireless networking equipment or radio communications equipment.It applies to individuals working as technicians and technical officers for private and public organisations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Configure wireless mesh nodes and wireless access points
  • 1.1 Determine internet protocol (IP) addressing schemes from design plan, obtained from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm compatibility of factory installed firmware in wireless routers with mesh routing requirements – otherwise install upgrade firmware
  • 1.3 Configure wireless router settings and wireless fidelity (WiFi) for wireless access point settings for inclusion in mesh network
  • 1.4 Connect mesh node and access node back-to-back via a straight LAN cable according to design plan
2. Connect separate mesh networks via backbone
  • 2.1 Configure routing software on mesh and backbone nodes to enable mesh traffic to reach backbone
  • 2.2 Connect mesh node and backbone node back-to-back via a straight LAN cable
  • 2.3 Configure gateway server and gateway node and add required services to network
3. Test connectivity within mesh network
  • 3.1 Assemble all wireless mesh routers with configuration sheets attached, and power up routers
  • 3.2 Connect PC to a wireless mesh router and confirm an IP address is provided automatically by dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
  • 3.3 Confirm connectivity to mesh nodes and the gateway by pinging individual IP addresses, and rectify faulty nodes if required
4. Test network connectivity via wireless backbone
  • 4.1 Install mesh nodes according to design plan
  • 4.2 Install and align directional antennas on wireless backbone path according to installation instructions and work health and safety (WHS) procedures
  • 4.3 Confirm connectivity between mesh clusters at either end of wireless backbone
5. Clean up worksite and complete administrative work
  • 5.1 Remove waste from worksite, dispose of according to environmental requirements and restore work area to customer's satisfaction
  • 5.2 Update documentation records and make recommendations according to enterprise policy
  • 5.3 Notify customer of job completion and obtain sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3454 ICTTEN4050A Install and configure a wireless mesh network Unit of competency